Ohio State Preseason Rivals #2

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dtdtim

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Jan 9, 2010 3:48 PM
Early, but not surprising.

Alabama and Ohio State should be #s 1 & 2 in the preseason polls in August.
Jan 9, 2010 3:48pm
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Jan 9, 2010 5:49 PM
they shouldn't put this poll out until at least August. If you want to put an early one out, wait till signing day, or better yet wait till the conclusion of spring ball
Jan 9, 2010 5:49pm
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Jan 9, 2010 9:30 PM
ESPN had OSU at #2 as well.....
Jan 9, 2010 9:30pm
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Fabio

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Jan 10, 2010 2:09 AM
I think its pretty much a consensus that OSU will be #2. If you really take a look at the big picture, Bama should be #1 and there really aren't any teams out there that really wow you on paper (in terms of what type of hype/drama ESPN can drum up) to warrant a #2 status except for OSU.

After a competitive and exciting season this year was, next year really looks like a down year for college football when I really think about it.
Jan 10, 2010 2:09am
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Jan 10, 2010 3:15 AM
^^^^^I think it might be a down year as well.
Jan 10, 2010 3:15am
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Jan 10, 2010 10:23 AM
ccrunner609 wrote: ^^As well they should be.
Agreed. But if ESPN hates them......
Jan 10, 2010 10:23am
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Jan 10, 2010 12:43 PM
Fabio wrote: I think its pretty much a consensus that OSU will be #2. If you really take a look at the big picture, Bama should be #1 and there really aren't any teams out there that really wow you on paper (in terms of what type of hype/drama ESPN can drum up) to warrant a #2 status except for OSU.

After a competitive and exciting season this year was, next year really looks like a down year for college football when I really think about it.
Disagree- before the '09 season, everyone knew that Florida, Bama, Texas, and Oklahoma were the top teams. With the exception of OU, those teams were still at the top when the season ended.

With the exception of Bama, and maybe Ohio State or Oregon, next year looks to be wide open. To me, that creates a little more drama than when the BCS title game almost seems pre-determined.
Jan 10, 2010 12:43pm
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Jan 11, 2010 2:52 AM
espn has boise state as preaseason 3...JOKE
Jan 11, 2010 2:52am
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Jan 11, 2010 8:31 AM
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Jan 11, 2010 8:31am
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Jan 11, 2010 9:40 AM
Boise State has 21 of 22 starters from this season returning, they will be pretty good, maybe not 3rd but pretty good.
Jan 11, 2010 9:40am
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Jan 11, 2010 9:52 AM
Boise State is very deserving of a #3 ranking. I could see one making the case for a #2 ranking, and if I were a Boise fan I'd be a little upset if OSU were in front of them.
Jan 11, 2010 9:52am
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fan_from_texas

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Jan 11, 2010 10:21 AM
Boise State returns pretty much everyone. They'll have some non-conference chances to prove themselves, and if they run the table, I think we'll see them in the title game.
Jan 11, 2010 10:21am
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Jan 11, 2010 10:32 AM
^ I don't think they will get past virginia tech. They usually have a good defense and will have a stellar running attack next year and will keep the ball out of BSUs hands. Same goes for Oregon State who I believe they also play. I agree if they win those games and win out they will be in the NC game. Ohio State will have a very tough confrence schedule going to Wisconsin and Iowa next year, it will be tough for OSU to go through the big 10 undefeated and stay ahead of BSU. Same goes for Bama it will be tough for them to get through the SEC season undefeated next year as always.
Jan 11, 2010 10:32am
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Jan 11, 2010 10:56 AM
I have nothing wrong with Boise at #3, returning nearly everyone from a rather sick team this year.
Jan 11, 2010 10:56am
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dtdtim

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Jan 11, 2010 12:39 PM
killer_ewok wrote:
ccrunner609 wrote: ^^As well they should be.
Agreed. But if ESPN hates them......
I actually think ESPN is going to be all about the Buckeyes next year. They need a new lovefest now that Tebow is gone and a good Ohio State usually fits the bill.
Jan 11, 2010 12:39pm
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Jan 11, 2010 1:13 PM
^^Don't count out Mark Ingram and the chance for him to win a 2nd Heisman- that would make for another ESPN lovefest.
Jan 11, 2010 1:13pm
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dtdtim

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Jan 11, 2010 7:54 PM
Alabama doesn't bring in nearly the amount of viewers that a lovefest like Florida, OSU, or Texas will bring, though. ESPN=Ratings. Better ratings=go with Ohio State.
Jan 11, 2010 7:54pm
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Jan 11, 2010 9:43 PM
That makes sense. I still think the majority of ESPN's viewers will be skeptical about OSU, but if the network wants to promote a lovefest, so be it.
Jan 11, 2010 9:43pm
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Jan 12, 2010 1:39 AM
All the better for ESPN to push a love fest for Ohio State. The haters will come out of the woodwork. A good thing for ratings. Hell, ESPN might even make Mark May slobber over Ohio State to stir the pot.
Jan 12, 2010 1:39am
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Jan 12, 2010 8:37 AM
^^^LOL-never happen...but it sure is nice to see THE OSU back in the national spotlight-in a positive light!!!
Jan 12, 2010 8:37am